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Comal, Berkelely, CA
Award-winning

Comal

4.5
4.5
381 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
COMAL is a gathering place located in Berkeley’s bustling Arts District, just north of the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. The restaurant is housed in a single-story building (circa 1927) and features a lush, secluded rear patio with a full bar, covered dining area, and al fresco beer garden with fire pit.

Executive Chef Matt Gandin creates earthy, modern interpretations of dishes from throughout Mexico, with emphasis on Oaxaca and neighboring coastal regions. We offer an “all-Mexican” list of craft cocktails, house-made sangritas paired with our curated collection of agave spirits, and a diverse selection of local beer and wine on tap.

Also please note that Comal charges a 20% service charge in lieu of tips.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (510) 926-6300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Gandin
  • Catering
    Comal Next Door Catering offers catering for large group gatherings of all shapes and sizes through both CND Berkeley and CND Oakland. Please visit our website for more information https://www.comalberkeley.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Comal offers various group dining experiences depending on group size and time of day. We also offer full and partial buyouts of our dining room and patio areas on a case-by-case basis. Regardless of group size, we will work closely with you to create an experience tailored to the particulars of your group. Please visit www.comalberkeley.com
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Cross Street
    University
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 381 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Comal in Berkeley offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food and perfect service." Known for its innovative Mexican cuisine, the restaurant boasts flavorful dishes like enchiladas and ceviche, complemented by "insanely good drinks." The lively ambiance and attentive staff make it a "great spot" for both casual dining and special occasions.

381 Reviews
  1. Jay

    Seattle

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good and service was exceptional. Went there once before when visiting Berkeley and would definitely come back!

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  2. Mateo

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comal is always the best. Comal is the best always. This is 50 characters.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a small shared Happy Hour - drinks, the as-usual excellent chips and guacamole, and the pork tacos to split. The service was prompt but not rushed, and the cocktail was a nice change from the usual margarita. It was my friend's first time, and she was pleased and impressed. We will be back!

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  4. HS12

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! Every dish was so fresh and flavorful. The pork chop with salsa and grits was beyond amazing!

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  5. Robin

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a delicious meal of fresh flavors, quality ingredients and great service. The noise level is refreshingly good for conversation. We had a great evening before a concert at UC Theater.

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  6. Richard

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The turkey enchiladas in mole were favorable and the refried beans were great.

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  7. Lester

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food greatand plentiful. Ambiance is very Oaxaca . Drinks tasty. Automatic 20% service (tip).

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  8. Matthew

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We usually enjoy eating at Comal, but last night it was so hot in the restaurant that it made it impossible to enjoy our meal. I understand we are going through a heat wave, and that they don't have AC, but perhaps some fans could have been brought in to make sitting there bearable. My partner and I were sweating through the entire meal, and probably should have left before ordering and gone somewhere else.

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  9. Nancy

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A bit warm but food and service were well worth it.

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  10. Blaise

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The 4 of us have eaten here before & it was good. Not this time. The pacing was 30-40 minutes to get each order - appetizers, mains, dessert. Drinks, ordered before appetizers, were delivered half-way through the main course & our water pitcher was always empty. The mezcal flight contained no true mezcal, the chicken livers were burnt & every other dish was mediocre. The restaurant was practically empty when we finished but we couldn’t get the bill. We all had to stand up and flag down a waiter - not ours. And there was a 20% tip already added to the bill. We won’t be back.

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FAQs

Comal offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 926-6300.

Comal is rated 4.5 stars by 381 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Comal

2020 Shattuck Ave, Berkelely, CA 94704

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    University
  • Area
    Berkeley
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 17:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Regional Mexican, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt Gandin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 926-6300
  • Catering
    Comal Next Door Catering offers catering for large group gatherings of all shapes and sizes through both CND Berkeley and CND Oakland. Please visit our website for more information https://www.comalberkeley.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Comal offers various group dining experiences depending on group size and time of day. We also offer full and partial buyouts of our dining room and patio areas on a case-by-case basis. Regardless of group size, we will work closely with you to create an experience tailored to the particulars of your group. Please visit www.comalberkeley.com
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